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VDOT News Headlinesen-usSun, 18 Feb 2018 3:23:55 GMT-8ICE AND SLUSH FOUND ON MANY ROADS THROUGHOUT THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY TONIGHThttp://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/staunton/2018/ice_and_slush_found123531.asp
(10:15 p.m.) A mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain has left the Shenandoah Valley on Saturday night, February 17. Much of the storm ended in sleet and freezing rain, particularly in the central and northern portions of the region. Sun, 18 Feb 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8BLACK ICE POSSIBLE ON SHENANDOAH VALLEY ROADShttp://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/staunton/2018/black_ice_possible_on123534.asp
Saturday’s wintry mix followed by freezing temperatures overnight could lead to icy conditions on many roads, especially those in the northern Shenandoah Valley and higher elevations. The Virginia Department of Transportation urges drivers to use extra caution on Sunday morning. Sun, 18 Feb 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8MINOR TO MODERATE CONDITIONS IN CENTRAL AND NORTHERN SHENANDOAH VALLEYhttp://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/staunton/2018/minor_to_moderate_conditions123529.asp
(5:15 p.m.) Snow, sleet and rain continues to fall throughout the Shenandoah Valley as evening begins on Saturday, February 17. South of Augusta County roads are clear. In the mid to northern part of the Valley there has been more snow than rain leaving minor to moderate conditions. Sat, 17 Feb 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8TRAFFIC ALERT FOR FEBRUARY 19-23, 2018 - Highway Work Zones in the Staunton Districthttp://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/staunton/2018/traffic_alert_for_february123516.asp
STAUNTON – The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren.
Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures. Fri, 16 Feb 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8WINTRY WEATHER RETURNS TO THE SHENANDOAH VALLEYhttp://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/staunton/2018/wintry_weather_returns_to123521.asp
After several days of spring-like conditions, the Shenandoah Valley is expecting cold temperatures and a wintry mix on Saturday, February 17. The Virginia Department of Transportation is urging motorists to follow weather forecasts and be prepared for slick driving conditions due to snow or sleet. Fri, 16 Feb 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8OFF-RAMP CLOSURE FEBRUARY 20 AT NORTHBOUND I-81 EXIT 213 IN AUGUSTA COUNTYhttp://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/staunton/2018/off-ramp_closure_february_20123463.asp
STAUNTON – An off-ramp closure is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, on northbound Interstate 81 at exit 213 (Route 11/Greenville) in Augusta County. The off-ramp closure helps ensure motorist safety during blasting operations at an adjacent construction site. The closure is scheduled to begin around 1 p.m. and last for no more than two hours. Thu, 15 Feb 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8TRAFFIC ALERT FOR FEBRUARY 12-16, 2018 - Highway Work Zones in the Staunton Districthttp://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/staunton/2018/traffic_alert_for_february123159.asp
STAUNTON – The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. The Staunton district consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren.
Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supplies. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures. Fri, 09 Feb 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8FREEZING RAIN CREATES HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEYhttp://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/staunton/2018/freezing_rain_creates_hazardous123075.asp
A winter storm is bringing freezing rain to western Virginia early Wednesday morning, creating dangerous black ice on many roadways. Patches of ice are already reported in the central Shenandoah Valley, and freezing rain is likely to spread to other areas before most motorists begin their morning commute. The Virginia Department of Transportation advises against unnecessary travel until road and air temperatures rise well above freezing. Wed, 07 Feb 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8ICY CONDITIONS PERSIST ON SOME SHENANDOAH VALLEY ROADShttp://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/staunton/2018/icy_conditions_persist_on123098.asp
Road conditions are gradually improving in the Shenandoah Valley as salt treatments and rising pavement temperatures help melt ice from Wednesday morning’s freezing rain. Motorists should continue to expect some patches of ice this afternoon, especially on secondary roads. Wed, 07 Feb 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8VDOT CONDUCTS PRELIMINARY ROUTE 11 ALIGNMENT STUDY AT NATURAL BRIDGEhttp://www.virginiadot.org/newsroom/staunton/2018/vdot_conducts_preliminary_route123060.asp
The Virginia Department of Transportation is conducting an alignment study for Route 11 (Lee Highway) in the Natural Bridge area of Rockbridge County. During 2018 VDOT will examine a 5.5-mile segment of Route 11 between Interstate 81 exit 175 (Natural Bridge) and exit 180 (Fancy Hill). Michael Baker International will conduct this study under a contract with VDOT. Tue, 06 Feb 2018 24:00:00 GMT-8